Development and Psychometric Properties of a New Questionnaire to Assess Mental Health and Concerning Behaviors in Children and Young People with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): The Assessment of Concerning Behavior (ACB) Scale.
J Autism Dev Disord
; 51(8): 2812-2828, 2021 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
Although 70% of autistic children and young people meet criteria for co-occurring psychiatric conditions, there are few screening measures specifically for autistic individuals. We describe the development and validation of the Assessment of Concerning Behavior (ACB), an instrument co-developed with the autistic community to assess mental health and problematic/risky behaviors. Items include descriptions to facilitate symptom recognition by autistic people, and carers/professionals. The ACB was completed by 255 parents, 149 autistic children and young people and 30 teachers. Internal consistency, stability and validity was assessed. The ACB parent-version fit a two-factor model (internalizing and externalizing problems) and showed adequate test-retest reliability, internal consistency and construct validity. The ACB is a promising new measure for research and clinical use in autism.
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Assunto principal:
Pais
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Psicometria
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Saúde Mental
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Inquéritos e Questionários
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Comportamento Problema
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Transtorno do Espectro Autista
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Autism Dev Disord
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido